Endoscopic resection of a large Brunner's gland adenoma
Jansen, J.M.; Stuifbergen, W.N.H.M.; van Milligen de Wit, A.W.M.
Netherlands Journal of Medicine 60(6): 253-255
2002
ISSN/ISBN: 0300-2977 PMID: 12365469 Document Number: 550751
Brunner's gland adenoma is a rare benign tumour of the duodenum. Less than 150 cases have been reported in English literature. We report a 73-year-old woman presenting with upper gastrointestinal obstructive symptoms and melena. Duodenoscopy revealed a large pedunculated tumour in the bulbus duodeni. Endoscopic snare polypectomy was successfully performed. Histological examination revealed a Brunner's gland adenoma. The literature on Brunner's gland adenoma is reviewed.